Businesses in Massachusetts must adhere to both federal and state laws when paying and providing benefits to their employees. Some of the most important laws that dictate an employee’s benefits are those regarding the status of a worker. This includes both exempt and non-exempt statuses, as well as whether or not one is classified as …
What Is a Third-Party Liability Claim After a Workplace Injury?
Workers’ compensation benefits were designed to give workers a degree of financial security after work-related injuries. These benefits are effective because they don’t depend on proving the employer was at fault for the accident and they cover medical bills and part of a worker’s wage while the injured worker recovers. However, there are limitations on …